What Disney stuff should I buy BEFORE WDW so I don't have to buy it AT WDW?

[Wendaeh]

I pack the powdered drink "sticks" of propel/gatorade/crystal light. We are not real keen on the taste of Florida water plain, and don't want to lug around full water bottles. This way, we can fill up with water at the water fountains, then flavor the water. We all seem to drink more when there is flavor.

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[Bill_Lin]

That is a great idea about the drink mix. Since there is a "frown" upon brining food and beverages through the bag check, do you keep these in a pocket or something?

Bill

 

[ZoZo]

That is a great idea about the drink mix. Since there is a "frown" upon bringing food and beverages through the bag check, do you keep these in a pocket or something?

Bill

I have never had a problem bringing drinks or snacks through the bag check lines. I often have a baggie of trail mix, a granola bar, or other food item with me, and have never had a "bag checker" say anything. Luckily (I guess!), they're looking for weapons, not food, in people's bags!

 

[Bill_Lin]

So long as they don't think of soda cans as weapons

 

[ThruTheEyesOfMyChild]

We are headin down to see the Mouse again next month....so here's what I just stocked up on!

DisneyShopping.com:
3 different sets of matching t-shirts for DD and me....$5 each! (Minnie, Tink & Mickey)

2 mini messenger bags, embroidered....$9 each! ON SALE!!!

8 trading pins....$5.50 each! She can trade them when she gets there!!!!

BIG LOTS:
4 mini battery-operated fans on lanyards....$3 each! 2 are Hannah Montana & 2 are Tinker Belle! I bought both of us 2, figured was cheaper than buying extra batteries!!!!

DOLLAR TREE:
2 rain ponchos...$1 each!
4 packs of light sticks & light necklaces/braclets...$1 each!

MY LOCAL SUPERMARKET:
1 box (10 pack) of Propel Lemonade individual packets...FREE (had coupon)
1 box (10 pack) of Country Time Lemonade individual packets...FREE (had coupon)

MY AUNT JUJU:
8 samples of TIDE detergent tablets...FREE! Yippie! That's a lot of clean clothes to come home with!

Hey, I am a single Mom! The more money I can save for Goofy's Candy Shop & DTD...the BETTER!!!!

 

[Bill_Lin]

I am impressed by your frugality.

 

[ThruTheEyesOfMyChild]

That is a great idea about the drink mix. Since there is a "frown" upon brining food and beverages through the bag check, do you keep these in a pocket or something?

Bill

I have never had a problem bringing in any of my DD's snacks, juice boxes or water bottles...at any of the 4 parks! They just want to see them!!!

 

[sms]

Last year we stayed at Pop. I took a shower rod and curtain to put between the vanity area and the room so I could change in private! Its an idea i got from here a while back. Other things to get before trip are: ear plugs, sunscreen, bug spray, motion sickness patches (just in case the rides get to you!) and batteries. I also like to take a small scented candle for the room. Don;t forget that there are a lot of great cheap souvenirs at Walmart in Orlando. No one will ever know the difference!